KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will commence a two-day working visit to Sweden, starting Monday, primarily to benchmark on ombudsman legislation and implementation. He had previously made known the intention of the Sarawak government to strengthen the role and functions of its ombudsman system by enacting
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng recently oversaw the allocation of four work orders to contractors for the repair of concrete drains within its jurisdiction. The areas included concrete drains at Jalan Ridgeway, Lorong Keranji 4F1, Tabuan Desa (fronting houses No. 105 to 135), Lorong Three
KUCHING: Jacqueline David, an esteemed and award-winning journalist from Sarawak, has taken on the role of Communications director at Citrine One Borneo, a communication and marketing consultancy firm based in Sarawak. Citrine Group Communications director Hazel Jasni highlighted that Jacqueline’s appointment is a testament to the company’s commitment to empowering local
BY Eleazar Barrick Peter & Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: The third edition of the NASA Space Apps Sarawak event aims to attract over 3,000 participants from across the state compared to the previous participant count of 2,500. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, stated that
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) Samarahan division has issued a notification on temporary road closure at INTAN roundabout of Kuching-Kota Samarahan Expressway from yesterday (Aug 18) to Sept 23. The partial road closure will affect the roads of Samarahan – Mile 15, Mile 15 – Jalan Mohd Musa and
KUCHING: The Teokhiaw Club here has extended its invite to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for its 102nd anniversary of its formal registration. The celebration which will take place at Hoi Tin Loi Banquet Hall tomorrow (Aug 19) at 7 pm will also be attended by
KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) will upgrade its waste treatment plant and waste management plan for the safety of the public and hygienic environment. Its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said human faeces and domestic waste must be well managed and treated to protect the environment and health of
KUCHING: The recent Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) 2023 was a golden opportunity for the Azam Young Souls (AYS) to hone their skills. AZAM Sarawak development community officer Amirul Syafiq said about 24 youths, comprising AYS and AZAM Sarawak officers, volunteered for the three-day event. “Among other things,
KUCHING: A total of 77 fire hotspots were detected in Sarawak between August 1 and 15, with 36 hotspots – the highest number – recorded on Aug 1, Deputy Minister of Energy and Environment Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said. No hotspots, however, were detected from August 13 to 15.
SIBU: Sibu Hospital is currently looking for the next of kin of a 31-year-old male patient Jackson Lusang from Sungai Asap, Belaga. The patient was taken to Sibu Hospital using an ambulance on August 12 where the public found him injured after being involved in a traffic accident. No identity